Quiz 8: Canadian Symbols - Canadian Citizenship Test Kit

Question 1

What is Canada's motto?

Question 2

Where does the sport of Lacrosse come from?

	It is an ancient Aboriginal game
	It was started as a summer-time replacement for hockey
	It was developed as an alternative to field hockey
	It is an ancient Scottish game

Question 3

What is the significance of November 11?

Question 4

Where does the red-white-red colour pattern on the Canadian flag come from?

	A combination of old British and French flags
	The Canadian Armed Forces
	The Royal Military College
	An old British flag

Question 5

Where are the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who died serving Canada remembered?

	In the Books of Remembrance in the Peace Tower
	On the National War Memorial in Ottawa
	In libraries around the country
	On plaques in the cities or towns where they grew up

Question 6

How many Canadians have won the Victoria Cross since 1854?

Question 7

What did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?

	Her Diamond Jubilee
	The 200th anniversary of the War of 1812
	50 years as Sovereign
	Her 75th birthday

Question 8

Why is the beaver a symbol of Canada?

	Because it is on the Canadian nickel
	Because it is industrious and hardworking, and because of the history of the fur trade
	Because Canada is the only country where this hardworking animal lives
	Because Aboriginals used to keep beavers as pets

Question 9

What does the Peace Tower commemorate?

	The European - First Nations wars
	The Second World War
	The First World War
	The United Nations

Question 10

What is Canada's national winter sport?

Question 11

When did Canada adopt its current flag?

Question 12

What is the significance of the Monday preceding May 25th?

Question 13

Which popular Canadian sport was introduced by Scottish pioneers?

Question 14

What is Canada's honours system called?

Question 15

What do players in the NHL compete for?